| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1914 Leon Junction, Texas, US |
| Died | December 13, 2007 (aged 93) Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gatesville (Gatesville, Texas) |
| College | Texas Wesleyan (1938–1941) |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1938 | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
| 1941 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
Jack Thornton (August 31, 1914 – December 13, 2007) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans in one game and for the Sheboygan Red Skins in two games.[2] Thornton scored five total points.[2]